[C320-list] Furlex Jib Furling Gear

[Angus Henderson]

Thanks. Unfortunately the foil was accidentally damaged and needs replacement. Damage to the drum is uncertain at this point. Buy am considering replacement of entire assembly. I am interested in member’s experience with Furlex vs Schafer but it looks like the latter is fitted to most member’s boats. 
Thanks
Angus

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> On Dec 6, 2018, at 11:03 PM, Allan S Field <allan.field at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> The original Schaefer lower bearing assembly was defective in that Schaefer thought it was maintenance free; they were wrong and the things start to seize up over time.  Schaefer has been replacing them at their cost for several years with ones that have a flush hole in the drum.  I would suggest pursuing that option first if seizing up is your issue.  We replaced ours on our C320 and are replacing the one on our C387 this winter.  I think the cost for the C320 was about $100.
> 
> Allan S. Field
> Sea Shadow - C387, #103 (formerly C320, #808)
> Columbia, MD
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jerry's Iphone
> Sent: Thursday, December 6, 2018 9:55 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Furlex Jib Furling Gear
> 
> I agree Tim. The Schaeffer hub replacement was much cheaper than a complete furler change out on our 2004 C320. 
> 
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>> On Dec 6, 2018, at 3:47 PM, Timothy Woods <woodstimothya at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Furlers are expensive to replace, if I keep my boat another season I 
>> plan to change my forestay and buy the replacement Bearings from Schaefer.
>> 
>> Good luck, Tim
>> 
>>> On Thu, Dec 6, 2018, 3:38 PM Gus Macdonald <rathlyn1 at gmail.com wrote:
>>> 
>>> I am having to replace my jib furling gear which is a Schafer 2100 unit.
>>> Catalina are now apparently fitting Furlex units and so I am now 
>>> considering that manufacturer.  Does anyone have any experience with 
>>> Furlex
>>> (Seldon) jib furlers for the C320?  Comments would be appreciated.
>>> 
>>> Angus Henderson
>>> Hull# 999
>>> Georgian Bay
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Nov 29, 2018, at 9:48 AM, John Brennan 
>>>> <jackbrennan at bellsouth.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Just a heads up that there are good deals to be had on Raymarine EV 
>>>> 100
>>> autopilots between now and Christmas.
>>>> 
>>>> I just bought a wheel pilot at Boatersland Marine for $1,275.95 plus 
>>>> a
>>> $200 rebate from Raymarine, no shipping or tax. The rebate is good 
>>> for several more weeks.
>>>> 
>>>> The boxes are sitting under the Christmas tree now, awaiting
>>> installation in time for a New Year’s Eve cruise.
>>>> 
>>>> The only downside is the @##%%^^ registration process at Raymarine 
>>>> for
>>> the extended warranty (do that first) and the rebate. The UPC code, 
>>> which is not listed anywhere, is 723193770722. The manufacturer’s 
>>> number is T70152.
>>>> 
>>>> Jack Brennan
>>>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320, no. 528
>>>> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>>>> Dolphin Cruising Club of Tampa Bay
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from Mail for Windows
>>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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